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ruthlessly
[
rooth
-lis
]
Origin
ruth·less
/
ˈruθ
lɪs
/
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[
rooth
-lis
]
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adjective
without pity or compassion; cruel; merciless:
a ruthless tyrant.
Origin:
1300–50;
Middle English;
see
ruth
,
-less
Related forms
ruth·less·ly,
adverb
ruth·less·ness,
noun
Synonyms
unrelenting, adamant, relentless.
See
cruel.
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ruthless
(ˈruːθlɪs)
—
adj
feeling or showing no mercy; hardhearted
'ruthlessly
—
adv
'ruthlessness
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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ruthless
early 14c., from reuthe "pity, compassion" (late 12c.), formed from reuwen "to rue" (see
rue
(v.)) on the model of true/truth, etc. Ruthful (early 13c.) has fallen from use since late 17c. except as a deliberate archaism.
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